M3-L Linear Actuator Smart Module for Precision Motion FEATURES APPLICATIONS Small o Complete, closed-loop system with embedded controls in less than 27.5 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm Precise o 0.5 m resolution o 6 mm of travel Simple system integration o High-level motion commands over standard serial interface (I2C or SPI) Flexible system, fast to market o Rapidly configurable for single- or multi-axis motion o Customizable for travel to 20 mm Low voltage / low power use o 3.3 V input, <500 mW power use o Holds position when power is off High Resolution Tuning Systems Hand-held Instrumentation Precision Photonics Targeting System UAV/UGV Controls and Optics Miniature Camera Systems Micro Surgical Devices Biomedical Inspection and Sampling High resolution M3-L linear actuators The M3-L is a miniature high-resolution positioning system with integrated driver and closed-loop control. It delivers 0.5 micron resolution at less than half the size and one-fourth the weight of comparable positioning systems. This compact, powerful motion system helps OEM designers improve performance and reduce the size of instruments in a wide range of applications. It is ideal for precision tuning of photonics, microwave and RF systems. Defense applications include laser beam steering and targeting, UAV and UGV flight controls, and field-portable systems for biomedical and chemical detection and analysis. Medical applications include micro surgical devices and point-of-care systems. The M3 micro-mechatronic module platform The M3-L linear actuator is a complete closed-loop linear actuator with integrated drive electronics. Modules are easily configured for single or complex multi-axis systems. M3-L module is built on New Scale's M3 Micro-Mechatronic Module technology platform: the smallest, highest resolution and most repeatable closed-loop micro-mechatronic system available - all in an easily integrated, customizable package. The platform includes a patented SQUIGGLE(R) RV piezo micro motor, an NSD-2101 drive ASIC, an NSE-5310 high-resolution magnetic position sensor, a microprocessor and firmware. The modules operate on 3.3V input and accept simple high-level motion commands via standard serial interface. SQUIGGLE RV motor and NSD-2101 drive ASIC - the world's smallest linear motor system- inside every M3-F smart www.ams.com M3-L Developer's Kits M3-L Developer's Kits offer convenience for initial evaluation, system development and integration into your prototype. Kits include an M3-L linear smart actuator and a USB adapter to convert motion commands from the New Scale PathwayTM PC software into SPI commands for the linear module. The Developer's Kit module features both a bullet-nose tip for pushing and an eye-end for pulling. Custom M3-L Linear Module System Development The Developer's Kit is designed to help you define your system specifications for subsequent development of custom micro motion modules with New Scale Technologies. Custom M3-L systems can be designed to push and/or pull loads, and meet your specific needs for travel range, size, force, special environmental conditions and more. For details refer to the module specification worksheet at http://www.newscaletech.com/micro-mechatronics/contact-m3-l-rfp.php M3-L Developer's Kits allow OEMs to rapidly integrate high-resolution linear micro motion into OEM instruments. Kits include one M3-L module, USB control adapter with SPI output, and New Scale PathwayTM development software. Push Configuration Compression Force Mass <0.2 N Pull Configuration <0.2N Mass Tension Force Dimensions are for reference only. See specification table for maximum housing dimensions. M3-L Developer's Kit Module Specifications Ordering information Order Developer's Kits online at Digi-Key: http://www.digikey.com/productdetail/en/DK-M3L-1.8-TRK-6.0-S/DK-M3L1.8-TRK-6.0-S-ND/2563771 Integration information Additional information including integration guide and CAD file is available on our website. Please register at http://www.newscaletech.com/register_for_download.php Part Number DK-M3-L -1.8-TRK-6.0-S www.ams.com Description M3-L Linear Micro-mechatronic developer's kit. Includes M3-L module with push and pull ends, USB adapter (SPI), connecting cables, mounting hardware and New Scale PathwayTM development software Travel Range 6 mm Maximum Housing Dimensions 27.5 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm Speed 5 mm/s @ 0.15 N load (typical) Resolution 0.5 m Linear Accuracy 25 m Maximum Load (Push Pull Stall Force with 1 degree axial alignment) <0.20 Newtons Maximum Recommended Mass 5 grams Input Voltage 3.1 - 3.6 V DC Input Power** < 0.5 W (5mm/s at 0.15 Newtons) < 0.2 W quiescent Digital Interface I2C or SPI Weight (without tip) 4.5 grams * *Power depends on input voltage, speed & load. 10 March 2014